FANTASY BASKETBALL

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Joakim Noah's offensive game might be the key to a successful Knicks season, Emmanuel Mudiay seeks consistency for the Nuggets and Gorgui Dieng eyes a breakout campaign under new Timberwolves coach Tom Thibodeau.